Sanja Tamang, 22, of Selangh VDC-2 in Sindhupalchowk district, who is locally known as Chyangba, was allegedly apprehended with one kilogram of hashish at Khasa´s Liping bajar (a Chinese territory) on December 7. [break]
Immigration Office (IO) of Kodari informed that the Chinese police of Khasa are questioning Tamang.
According to Jagannath Sharma, officer at IO, the police have confirmed that the material seized from Tamang is hashish after experts who arrived from Lasha verified it.
It is said that Tamang, a porter in the border area, was misled by drug smugglers into carrying the drug.
As per the Chinese law, people convicted of smuggling drugs are handed death penalty.
Stating that her husband was never involved in any unlawful activities in the past, Tamang´s wife has pleaded for his release.
“We have requested the Chinese police to release him as we strongly believe that Tamang was unaware about the forbidden material,” said Sharma. “Chances of his release are high as the Chinese police have responded positively.”
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